Milltronics VM5020
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
x axis travel
How much does the Milltronics VM5020 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Milltronics VM5020 puts 50 in (1,270 mm) of X travel on a 20 in (508 mm) Y and Z frame, with a 52 x 20 in (1,321 x 508 mm) table. It is a long, narrow vertical machining center for bar-shaped parts and rows of fixtures, built around a 10,000 rpm BIG-PLUS ISO No. 40 spindle and a 24-tool double-arm changer.
Length is the only thing that grows. The spindle is listed at 20/15 hp (14.9/11.2 kW) and 75 lb-ft (102 Nm), the table load is 3,770 lb (1,710 kg), and tools are limited to 3.15 in (80 mm) in diameter, 9.45 in (240 mm) in length and 15.4 lb (7.0 kg). The VM4020 has every one of those figures on a 46 x 20 in (1,168 x 508 mm) table. Because the load rating stays put while the table gets longer, spread heavy work along the table instead of stacking it at one end.
Floor space changes more than weight does. The nominal operating footprint is 130 x 111.7 in (3,302 x 2,837 mm) and the machine weighs 9,400 lb (4,264 kg), against 9,100 lb (4,128 kg) for the VM4020. Height is 101.5 in (2,578 mm).
For more Y, Z, speed or torque on a 50 in X machine, Milltronics lists the VM5025IL with a 54 x 25 in (1,372 x 635 mm) table, 12,000 rpm, 35/25 hp (26.1/18.6 kW), 124 lb-ft (168 Nm) and 30 tools, at 17,900 lb (8,119 kg), about 90% more than the VM5020.
Rapids are 945 ipm (24.0 m/min). Spindle nose to table distance is 4-24 in (102-610 mm), T-slots are 0.71 in (18 mm), and holders are CT40 with MAS 60 retention knobs. The control is the Milltronics 9000-DGI CNC, and the supply requirement is 25 kVA / 29 A at 480 V, 3-phase.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 50 in (1,270 mm) |
| Y Axis Travel | 20 in (508 mm) |
| Z Axis Travel | 20 in (508 mm) |
| Table Size | 52 x 20 in (1,321 x 508 mm) |
| Max Table Load | 3,770 lb (1,710 kg) |
| Table T Slot Width | 0.71 in (18 mm) |
| Spindle Taper | BIG-PLUS® ISO No. 40 |
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm |
| Spindle Motor Power | 20/15 hp (14.9/11.2 kW) |
| Spindle Torque | 75 lb-ft (102 Nm) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 4-24 in (102-610 mm) |
| Tool Shank | CT40 |
| Retention Knob | MAS 60 |
| Tool Capacity | 24 Double Arm |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 3.15 in (80 mm) |
| Max Tool Length | 9.45 in (240 mm) |
| Max Tool Weight | 15.4 lb (7.0 kg) |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 945 ipm (24.0 m/min) |
| Machine Weight | 9,400 lb (4,264 kg) |
| Machine Height | 101.5 in (2,578 mm) |
| Machine Footprint | 130 x 111.7 in (3,302 x 2,837 mm) nominal operating (W x D) |
| Power Requirement | 25 kVA / 29 A |
| Voltage Requirement | 480 V, 3-phase |
| CNC Control | Milltronics 9000-DGI CNC |
Specifications sourced from milltronics.com — verified 2026-09-24
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 50 in (1,270 mm) of X travel and a 52 x 20 in (1,321 x 508 mm) table for long parts
- Weighs 9,400 lb (4,264 kg), roughly half the 17,900 lb (8,119 kg) of the VM5025IL
- 3,770 lb (1,710 kg) table load with 0.71 in (18 mm) T-slots
- 10,000 rpm BIG-PLUS ISO No. 40 spindle, 75 lb-ft (102 Nm), with a 24-tool double-arm changer
- Runs on 25 kVA / 29 A at 480 V, 3-phase, where the VM5025IL needs 36 kVA / 44 A
Limitations
- Y and Z are 20 in (508 mm) each, so wide or tall parts need the VM5025IL and its 54 x 25 in (1,372 x 635 mm) table
- Spindle torque of 75 lb-ft (102 Nm) is well below the 124 lb-ft (168 Nm) of the VM5025IL
- Tool length is capped at 9.45 in (240 mm) and tool diameter at 3.15 in (80 mm)
- The footprint is 130 in (3,302 mm) wide, far more than the 97.7 in (2,482 mm) of the VM4020
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
X travel is 50 in (1,270 mm) and the table is 52 x 20 in (1,321 x 508 mm). Y and Z travel are both 20 in (508 mm), and the table carries 3,770 lb (1,710 kg). Spindle nose to table distance is 4-24 in (102-610 mm).
02
The VM5025IL is a much heavier machine at 17,900 lb (8,119 kg), with a 54 x 25 in (1,372 x 635 mm) table, a 4,190 lb (1,901 kg) table load, 12,000 rpm, 35/25 hp (26.1/18.6 kW), 124 lb-ft (168 Nm) and 30 tools. The VM5020 weighs 9,400 lb (4,264 kg) and has a 52 x 20 in (1,321 x 508 mm) table, 3,770 lb (1,710 kg) of load, 10,000 rpm, 20/15 hp (14.9/11.2 kW), 75 lb-ft (102 Nm) and 24 tools.
03
On the listed figures, yes. The VM4020 and the VM5020 share the 10,000 rpm spindle at 20/15 hp (14.9/11.2 kW) and 75 lb-ft (102 Nm), the 24-tool double-arm changer, the 3,770 lb (1,710 kg) table load and the 9000-DGI CNC. The VM4020 table is 46 x 20 in (1,168 x 508 mm); this one is 52 x 20 in (1,321 x 508 mm).
04
The nominal operating footprint is 130 x 111.7 in (3,302 x 2,837 mm), width by depth, and the height is 101.5 in (2,578 mm). The machine weighs 9,400 lb (4,264 kg).
05
24 CT40 tools with MAS 60 retention knobs on a double-arm changer. Each tool can be up to 3.15 in (80 mm) in diameter, 9.45 in (240 mm) long and 15.4 lb (7.0 kg).
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